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‘We’re All One’: Band of Brothers Mentality Was Key to Fairfield’s Championship Success

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Tigers players celebrate together after winning the Alabama Class 4A Boys Championship. (Daron Arrington, Coach With The Camera, Provided)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times

Milton Jones took the prize as the most valuable player, leading Fairfield High Preparatory School to the Class 4A boys state basketball championship.

The senior forward could have also taken the prize of having the most siblings among players of the Fairfield athletics program, with 11 — eight sisters and three brothers. But even if he didn’t have a single sibling by birth, he’s part of a brotherhood with teammates on the Tigers squad.

“That’s always been a focus of mine. Always has been,” said Coach Maurice Ford, the Tigers’ athletic director and head boys basketball coach. “We brought it here — one band, one sound. I feel like if (one player doesn’t) have it (and) you’ve got it, he should have it because it’s your brother. We’re a tight-knit group and they get along very well. We see them. They’re together all the time.”

That togetherness was evident when the champs went to Montgomery to visit the state Senate. Players were dressed uniformly but they weren’t wearing the purple and gold jerseys and athletic shoes that they wear on the court. This was a different uniform.

“They did that themselves,” Ford said. “They took it upon themselves, ‘We’re gonna wear black pants, white shirt, dress shoes. No tennis shoes.’ They did that themselves.

“I didn’t come in and say, This is what you’re gonna wear,” he said. “They said, ‘This is what we’re going to wear, Coach. We’re all going to look together.’”

Senior Jalen Kidd echoed that sentiment.

“That’s just bonding, building chemistry with the whole team,” he said. “That’s not a mandatory thing. That’s always optional. You always see teams that aren’t good where people are individuals. You might have players over here and three other players over here, a divided group. We’re all one.”

Milton Jones, readies for a shot during central regional play at Alabama State University. (Daron Arrington, Coach With The Camera, Provided)

‘We’re A Brotherhood’

The brotherhood was never more evident than when a team member experienced a challenge at home. Like family, no one identified the player and nobody said what the challenge was, only that they were all there for him.

“Like I said, we’re a brotherhood,” Kidd said. “At one point of the season, we had a rough time. We were in a rough patch. One of our players had a rough time going on, stuff he had to deal with off the court. He was in kind of a dark place at the time. It took the whole team to come together … to help him overcome that.

“We went from that to him now being as happy as ever for winning a state championship,” Kidd continued. “As a team, it brought us so much closer.”

The family mindset goes beyond the locker room. It extends to fans in the stands and those that the players encounter on the street.

“It’s pushing our community to where they’re posting up flyers, posting us on Facebook, trying to donate to us, give us something to eat,” Jones said. “A lot of folks, every time like we walk into the store, they be like, ‘Congratulations, champ!’ or something like that.”

Said Kidd: “Anywhere we go, there’s going to be somebody who spots us, who notices us and they’re always congratulating us.”

Dujuan McKinney, Jalen Kidd, and Eric Williams react on the court during state championship play. (Daron Arrington, Coach With The Camera, Provided)

‘More Than Milton’

Coach Ford said the 2025-26 season started off rough. Facing a lot of Class 6A and 7A teams, the Tigers were at or below .500. But that was part of Ford’s plan.

“We scheduled like that because I lost a lot of guys,” he said. “I had to get these guys used to playing that type of competition and playing at their pace. At the beginning of the year, it was like all mental, mental, mental, mental. After Christmas break, the guys kind of bought in and said, ‘Hey, we can play also.’

“I was telling everybody we’ve got more players than Milton but I had to get them to believe that it was more than Milton,” Ford said. “Then we turned the corner. After January, we only lost one game all the way through the state championship. They started to play and believe in themselves, and they got a state championship.”

Jones said he and his teammates understood, even when their record didn’t show it, that they were playing for the ultimate prize.

“A lot of people don’t know this, but we always told each other during the season, when we get through this season, we’re going all out in the playoffs,” he said. “For us to accomplish that goal with each other, it meant a lot.”

Assistant coach Javon Duncan embraces Milton Jones in an emotional moment following the championship victory. (Daron Arrington, Coach With The Camera, Provided)

Coach Maurice Ford Helped Put Fairfield On The Road To Athletic Success

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Fairfield High Preparatory School head coach Maurice Ford gives in-game instructions to Corey “Doobie” White Jr., during the state championship game. (Daron Arrington, Coach With The Camera, Provided)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times

Maurice Ford was walking from the office of Fairfield High Preparatory School when he pondered the journey he’s taken the past 17 years.

“This is a long way from Parker,” said Ford, the Tigers’ athletic director and head boys basketball coach.

In truth, Ford’s trip from legendary Arthur Harold Parker High School to the high school on Valley Road in Fairfield isn’t that far, a bit more than six miles elapsing a scant 11 minutes. But Ford’s journey took him from one basketball penthouse to another as he left Parker for Huntsville’s J.O. Johnson High School.

But when he unceremoniously found himself out of a job in the Rocket City, Ford came back to the Magic City suburb just west of Birmingham and fashioned it into a dynasty. He and his Tigers have reached the state championship game four times and have won the title three times since 2020, including their most recent effort to conclude the 2025-26 campaign.

That success has earned Ford and his team recognition from the Alabama State Legislature and the Jefferson County Commission, not to mention a parade in their honor through the streets of Fairfield. It also netted the athletic department Ford leads with a $25,000 athletic grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Coming Back Home

“Leaving Parker and then coming back home … it’s been a long time,” the veteran coach said. “It’s been a long road.”

That road appeared to be closed after Ford led J.O. Johnson to the 2013 Class 4A Final Four. He was dismissed in July 2013 and replaced by Hall of Fame coach Jack Doss.

Ford shakes his head as he recalls the basketball program that greeted him upon his arrival.

“When I got here, the program wasn’t in good shape,” said Ford, whose record is 615 wins and 274 losses since 1997. “Coming from Parker to J.O. Johnson, just coming from the state championship, and then coming here, I had to start all over from the bottom. Players were not very … I’m not saying they weren’t good, but they weren’t disciplined. No fundamentals. Never been coached hard. Been able to do whatever they wanted to do. I had to restore discipline and … teach them how to win.”

Fairfield High Preparatory School head coach Maurice Ford with some of the school’s coaching staff. (Daron Arrington, Coach With The Camera, Provided Photos)

Learning to Win

Ford recalls the first time his Tigers took on Wenonah, a long successful program from Birmingham City Schools. The coach was taken aback by cheers from his fans when Fairfield fell by six or seven points to Coach Cedric Lane and the Dragons.

“They come off the court and everybody’s (Fairfield fans are) clapping and the head principal’s clapping for us,” Ford recalled. “I’m like, What are you clapping for? We lost. ‘Well, coach, they usually beat us by 65 or 70.’ I said, but we lost. Y’all just happy to be in the game. I’m not used to losing, especially to him, to Wenonah. No. I had to teach them how to win.

“The first year, we won a few games,” he said. “The second year, we were in the area with Parker and Wenonah, and they were loaded. Once we got out of the area with them (through realignment in the Alabama High School Athletic Association), we started getting some players coming in here. The middle school program started getting better. Then we started getting players. It just went from there.

“Once we got it right — and it took us a few years to get it there — but we crossed that off,” he said. “We’re expected to win now.”

Fairfield High Preparatory School basketball team was recently honored by the Jefferson County Commission. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr., For the Birmingham Times)

Boosting Morale

But the success of the boys basketball team goes much farther than the hardwood.

“In actuality, it lifts the morale of the community,” said Dr. Regina Thomopson, superintendent of Fairfield City Schools. “It lets them know that we’re still thriving in spite of anything that they hear or naysayers may say. The championship lets them know that we’re still promoting success, and we’re still promoting goodness among our students as well as our staff.”

Ford said that the city of Fairfield needs a successful boys basketball program.

“A lot of times when you read stuff (about) Fairfield, it’s always negative,” he said. “There could be something that happened 10 blocks away. It has nothing to do with the school system but, some kind of way, (media) ties in Fairfield High School. Ain’t nothing to do with the school. It’s something down the street, two blocks over, three blocks over. But some kind of way they spin it back to the high school.”

Ford recalled an instance when the high school went on a precautionary lockdown because of a drug bust four blocks away. He said the focus of reports was that the school was on lockdown.

“They made it seem like something was happening at the school and parents are in an uproar,” the coach said. “Instead of coming out and telling the truth that it’s a drug bust four blocks from the school, you make it look like something’s happening at the school.

“That’s why I love winning because you can’t put a negative spin on this,” he said. “You’ve got to tell the truth because people see it for themselves.”

Time and patience

As pleased as Ford the boys basketball coach is to receive the $25,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ford the athletic director is even happier for what it will mean for the entire Tiger program. The first order of business is ordering uniforms for the various teams and arranging for transportation to away games.

“You think $25,000 sounds like a whole lot. It is a whole lot to us,” he said, “but once you start buying this and buying this and buying that and buying that, it goes. In another year, it’ll be gone.”

The success of boys basketball shows other Tiger sports what is possible. Ford said he’s hired young, energetic coaches to lead the squads. Those coaches may have to reach into the ranks of seventh and eighth graders to lay their foundation for success.

“It can happen, but it’ll take time,” the athletic director said. “Time and patience.”

Birmingham’s Negro Southern League Museum Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day

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On April 18 the Negro Southern League Museum hosted its annual Jackie Robinson Day. (Sym Posey, The Birmingham Times)

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

The crack of the bat, the echo of history, and the weight of untold stories filled the air on Saturday, April 18, as the Negro Southern League Museum hosted its annual Jackie Robinson Day — an event that continues to grow in both meaning and impact.

Jackie Robinson was the first Black baseball player in the major leagues. (File)

Held every year since the museum first opened its doors in 2015, the celebration honors not only Jackie Robinson’s historic breaking of Major League Baseball’s color barrier, but also the countless Negro League players whose talents never received the same national spotlight.

For museum director Anthony C. Williams, that broader recognition is the heart of the event.

“Many of those players who never got the recognition are here today,” Williams said. “When you think about integration, it was a slow process — it was a trickle. Many of the players who were qualified, many who were better than a lot of the players playing, never got their chance at the big stage. So, we like to keep the memory of those players alive.”

That mission is deeply rooted in Birmingham itself. The city holds one of the richest Negro League legacies in the country, a fact that led to the museum’s founding.

“This museum is here because Birmingham, Jefferson County has the largest concentration of Negro League players than any other location in the country,” Williams explained. “It was erected to honor that great legacy.”

Remembrance and Celebration

Throughout the day, the museum transformed into a hub of remembrance and celebration. Families, former players, historians, and young athletes gathered to reflect on a chapter of baseball history that remains, in many ways, underrepresented in the national narrative. Partnerships with local organizations — including youth initiatives and baseball foundations — helped extend the event beyond the museum walls and into the community.

Still, the focus remained clear: preserving history and passing it forward.

“Jackie Robinson represents just the tip of the iceberg,” Williams said. “There were so many other players who were extraordinary. Some made it to national fame, and some you will never hear their names. This museum exists to remember those players.”

Inside the museum, that remembrance takes physical form. The Negro Southern League Museum houses the largest collection of original Negro League baseball artifacts in the world—a distinction that underscores both its cultural value and its rarity. In a region where the Negro Leagues once thrived but are often overlooked in mainstream history, the museum stands as a powerful and necessary institution.

The significance of that presence in Birmingham cannot be overstated. Negro Southern League baseball, while foundational to the sport’s evolution, is rarely centered in broader conversations about baseball history. Here, however, those stories are not only preserved — they are celebrated.

Williams hopes visitors leave with a deeper understanding of that legacy.

“I hope people just know how big baseball was to the Black community — and still is,” he said. “I hope they recognize that the museum we have here is a national treasure, and that they tell more people about it.”

Learn more at www.birminghamal.gov/government/city-departments/negro-southern-league-museum.

Miles College Alum Alexia Jayy Becomes First Black Woman To Win NBC’s ‘The Voice’

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Alexia Jayy performs on The Voice Season 29 Episode 6. (Griffin Nagel, NBC)

By Jeroslyn JoVonn | Black Enterprise

An HBCU alumna from Miles College in Alabama has made history as the first Black woman to win NBC’s “The Voice.”

On April 14, Alexia Jayy of Irvington, Alabama, was crowned the winner of Season 29 of “The Voice,” becoming the first Black woman to win in the show’s 15-year history, HBCU Game Day reports. The Miles College alumna and mother of three topped finalists Liv Ciara (second), Lucas West (third), and Mikenley Brown (fourth) with standout performances of “Lady Marmalade” and Adele’s “One and Only.”

Days after her win, Alexia Jayy (born Bri Jackson) returned home to Irvington, where family, friends, and community members welcomed her home with pride and celebration.

“These are all the singers in my family, and they’re celebrating because I won ‘The Voice,’” Jayy said.

Throughout the competition, Jayy stood out from her blind audition with “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” After joining Adam Levine’s team, she continued to impress with performances of “Nightshift” by The Commodores, Whitney Houston’s “You Give Good Love,” and Aretha Franklin’s “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You).”

From her beginnings in a gospel girl group to sharing stages with icons like Lauryn Hill at the Grammys, Jayy said the journey still feels surreal at times.

“For Miss Lauryn Hill to want me to be a part of something that she has going is probably the most amazing thing in the world,” Jayy said.

Her uncle, Leodis Payne, said his niece has always stood out, crediting her dedication and persistence in pursuing her passion for music.

“To perfect what you’re doing, you need to stay with it to be great. She stayed with it, and I don’t have to tell you she’s great, she’s great,” Payne said.

Shortly after her win on The Voice, Alexia Jayy took the stage on the “Today Show” to perform “Rent Free,” one of many major stages she hopes to continue gracing.

“I’m going to keep getting on those big stages, keep working, because this is only the beginning,” Jayy said.

‘An Absolute Shame’: Judge Rules Central Alabama Water Can End Fluoridating Water

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Central Alabama Water’s Shades Mountain Filter Plant. (Central Alabama Water)

The court battle over fluoride use by Birmingham’s regional water utility is over.

A Jefferson County judge late Monday ruled that Central Alabama Water may continue with its plans to end water fluoridation, over the objections of the city of Birmingham which sued the utility March 27.

The ruling from Judge Frederic Bolling comes after a hearing and an extension to let the city present additional evidence in their efforts to force the utility to restore fluoride use.

“It is an absolute shame that this issue cannot be otherwise worked out,” Bolling wrote. “My disappointment aside, the law on this matter is relatively simple.”

Bolling indicated his support for fluoride, a mineral additive that is used to promote dental health, but said he has no legal basis to force the utility to continue fluoridating water.

Rather than a malicious disregard for the law, Bolling said Central Alabama Water had violated the required notice by being “clumsy” when it gave a public announcement before completing the official state notification.

“Upon review of the evidence and the actual procedures taken, the press release was clumsy because it should have simply alerted the public that it had submitted the required notice to the State Health Officer of an intent to cease fluoridation within ninety days,” he wrote. “However, upon complete review of the circumstances and the evidence, the Court finds that Central Alabama Water’s violation of the law was a technical violation that is attributable to an incomplete press release and not any intent to violate the law.”

City attorneys, in their final pitch asked Bolling to order Central Alabama Water to resume adding fluoride and to declare the situation a public nuisance.

They argued that the issue went beyond a technical violation but instead reflected a broader failure by the utility to maintain its system and protect public health.

The city blamed CAW and its current leadership for what they describe as a breakdown in both operations and public trust.

“… Defendants’ hands are unclean (if not filthy), and they must not be allowed to point the fingers on those unclean hands everywhere else except at themselves,” the city wrote in its last filing.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was critical of Central Alabama Water’s decision and accused its leaders of making political moves with indifference to public health.

Still, Bolling said the city gave no evidence that would lead to him legally ordering the utility to resume using fluoride after it gave proper notice.

In court, water utility attorney Shan Paden said each of the four plants that serve the system had malfunctioned over the years which would cost millions to repair.

“They were at their end of life,” he said of equipment that has been used since 1980.

“These fluoride systems are highly corrosive. Maintaining them is extremely hard.”

Both in court and in his order, Bolling criticized the former utility’s leadership, saying that money spent on legal fees could have been better spent by fixing malfunctioning fluoride infrastructure.

“The total value of the contracts awarded by the previous board on the final day of existence of the Birmingham Water Works Board could easily cover the estimated $3.7 million cost of repairing and upgrading the water system’s outdated and inoperable fluoride delivery infrastructure,” Bolling wrote.

While celebrated as a health achievement, fluoride in recent years has become a politically charged issue.

“As a parent of three young children and a mentor and coach to hundreds, I am very disappointed that this matter had to come before me,” Bolling wrote Monday. “I am encouraged by the fact that it does not appear that the decision to discontinue fluoridation is spurred on by the anti–science movement and alternate reality culture that seems to prioritize feelings over facts; however, the disappointment for this court comes from the fact that my hometown seems to be caught in a place where the leaders can’t disagree without cutting off all communication.”

Celebrate Creativity, Flavor, and Community at Birmingham’s Magic City Art Connection

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Magic City Art Connection is a celebration of creativity. Expect to explore work from hundreds of juried artists representing a wide range of mediums. (Magic City Art Connection)

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From April 24–26, Sloss Furnaces will transform into a dynamic hub of art, culture, and connection, bringing together artists, food lovers, families, and creatives from across the region.

Magic City Art Connection marks its 43rd annual celebration, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.

A Showcase of Incredible Art

At its heart, Magic City Art Connection is a celebration of creativity. Expect to explore work from hundreds of juried artists representing a wide range of mediums, painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, wood, and more. Whether you’re an avid collector or just browsing, there’s something inspiring around every corner.

Live art demonstrations and interactive installations make it easy to engage in the creative process and meet the artists behind the work.

Corks & Chefs Culinary Experience

Running alongside the festival on April 25–26, Corks & Chefs delivers a deliciously elevated experience.

This fan-favorite event brings together some of Birmingham’s top chefs and restaurants, offering tastings that highlight the city’s dynamic culinary scene. Pair those bites with curated wines, craft beers, and cocktails for a true feast of flavors.

It’s the perfect way to indulge, discover new favorites, and toast the weekend with friends.

Entertainment for Everyone

Magic City Art Connection marks its 43rd annual celebration. (Magic City Art Connection)

Beyond the art and food, the festival features live music performances, creating a lively soundtrack throughout the weekend. From local bands to regional talent, the entertainment lineup adds even more energy to the atmosphere.

Families will love the dedicated kids’ activities and interactive spaces, making this an event that truly welcomes all ages.

Why You Should Go

Magic City Art Connection isn’t just an art festival; it’s a celebration of Birmingham’s creative spirit and community. Whether you’re there to shop for unique art, sample incredible food, or simply soak in the atmosphere, it’s an experience that captures the best of spring in the city.

For more information, go to https://magiccityart.com/attend/

‘I Was Confident in Myself and Her Answer. I Knew She Would Say Yes … We Had Spent a Lot of Time Together’

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By Mia Watkins | The Birmingham Times

Andrea & Jamal McCaskey 

Live: Irondale

Married: September 25, 1992

Met: Meeting each other almost didn’t happen for the McCaskeys. The two met entirely by chance at a special Fifth Sunday service at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.

“It was a Sunday that I almost didn’t go,” said Jamal. “I’d been out partying all night. I decided to get up and go to church, and she just happened to come in and sit next to me. I noticed she was a visitor, and we struck up a conversation. After church, I saw her in the parking lot, and we talked some more and exchanged numbers.”

Andrea remembers it a little differently.

“He gave you the short version,” she laughed. “It was Fifth Sunday in August 1991. On Fifth Sunday, the male chorus sings, and so every female in Birmingham and all the surrounding counties came to church that day. By the time I got there, I had to park in the neighborhood somewhere. I walked into the church and ended up sitting in the back. He came and sat by me; I did not sit by him. He did notice that I had a visitor card. After church, he said, ‘Hey, I notice you have a visitor card. I usually go to some restaurant to eat. Would you like to eat?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I would love to, but I have family at home. I’m not able to go this Sunday. Thank you for asking.’ He leaves.’”

Andrea said she was actually visiting the church to meet someone else.

“The reason I even came to church that Sunday was because a student that I’d been working with said, ‘Hey, I have someone I want you to meet.’ I go to church and wait for my student to show up so that he can introduce me to whoever this is that he wants me to meet. Well, I waited for about 10 minutes, and he never showed up. So, I got out into the parking lot and ran into Jamal again, and Mayor Arrington was there campaigning, so we struck up a conversation ‘Hey, are you going to vote for Mayor Arrington.’ ‘No, I don’t live in the city limits, what about you?’ ‘I don’t live in the city limits either.’ Well, we learned that we lived about a half mile from each other on 280. We exchanged numbers, and he called me the next Tuesday.  He always says he wanted to make me wait a couple of days.”

First date: The two don’t remember the details of their first date besides eating at Ruby Tuesday’s, but they remember what led up to the date and how they felt about each other.

“The Tuesday that he called, he asked me what I was doing, and I had just moved to Birmingham the month before,” she recalled. “When they hooked up my washer, they installed the hot water to the cold water and the cold water to the hot water. I was trying to use some tool that wasn’t the correct tool to make the change. He said, ‘Oh, I have the tool that you need. I’ve got a meeting to go to, but I can drop the tool off.’ He came and dropped the wrench or whatever it was, and that was the first time we saw each other after church.

Andrea remembers finding Jamal intriguing.

“The things I remember about him are that he was someone who was interesting to talk to,” she said. “He could talk about current events, he could talk about himself and things that he liked. He had a job. He had a car and he had his own place to live. All of those things were important.”

Jamal remembers finding Andrea intriguing too.

“She seemed very professional,” he said. “She kind of struck me as a person who I would want to get to know more about.”

The turn: Jamal remembers telling his brother that Andrea was the one.

“We used to joke about ‘this is the one, this is the one,” he said. “One day, I said to him that she might be the one.”

Andrea said it didn’t take her long to realize Jamal was her person.

“I probably knew pretty quickly,” she said. “Both of us were a little older. We were both 29 at the time. I had dated my fair share of knuckleheads, and I could tell he was not a knucklehead. I was probably all in from the beginning. One thing that I’ll always remember is that most of my friends who came from Nashville to visit me or called from Nashville would spend more time talking to him than they would talk to me. He was always able to just be a good friend to all my friends.”

Jamal said he could tell a lot about Andrea from her friend group.

“I’ve always heard that if you look at people’s friends, you could tell a lot about them,” he said. “I could tell that her friends liked her a lot and were the kind of people I want to be around, too. That was a plus in my book.”

Jamal said his favorite thing about Andrea is her conviction.

“She speaks her mind, she says what she believes and she doesn’t tell you one thing and mean something else,” he said.

Andrea and Jamal McCaskey met at a special Fifth Sunday service at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. The couple married in 1992. (Provided)

The proposal: The two got engaged in January of 1992 on MLK Day.

“He had been out chopping wood, I don’t even know why he was out cutting down wood,” she remembered. “The apartment I was in had a wood-burning fireplace, so he brought some wood to me for the fireplace. After he came in, he said, ‘Hey, what would you say if I asked you to marry me?’ I said, ‘Don’t play with me because I ain’t to be played with with that question.’ I told him, ‘If you’re serious, then, yes, I will marry you.’”

Jamal said he doesn’t remember chopping wood, but he does remember not being nervous to propose.

“I don’t remember bringing wood, and I certainly don’t remember chopping,” he said. “That was the day I decided that this was the one, and it was time to make a move. I was confident in myself and her answer. I knew she would say yes. I don’t mean sound conceited, but we had spent a lot of time together during that time period.”

The wedding: The wedding took place at Andreas’s home church in Nashville. It was presided over by Dr. Clement Fugh and her childhood pastor, Reverend Reed, who travelled from Indianapolis to marry the McCaskeys.

Their colors were peach, cream and a medium shade of blue. The church was filled with loved ones from both their life in Birmingham and from her hometown of Nashville.

“The church was full, and it was just a beautiful ceremony,” she said. “It was just a beautiful time.

Andrea said the memory from that day that she still carries is what Jamal said when she reached him at the altar.

“When I got down the aisle and got to where he was, he said, ‘You look so beautiful,’” she said. “I have remembered that all these years.

Jamal just remembers it being a happy day.

“I remember winking at her mom,” he said. “I remember smiling when Andrea came down the aisle.  I remember a spring in my step the whole day. It was just a great day.”

The honeymoon: The two went on a cruise to the Bahamas for their honeymoon, a trip they are about to recreate.

“We did a ballroom dancing class, that’s the one thing I remember about it,” Andrea said.

Jamal said they met other married couples who shared pearls of wisdom.

They brought back a memento, a Lladro figurine of a Black bride and groom, to remember the occasion.

Words of wisdom: Andrea said that newer couples should keep in mind that love is an action.

“Love is more than a feeling,” she said. “Yes, there are days when we disagree and days when we just like, ’Who are you and what have you done with the person I married?’ And you continue to work. Do the work, put in the work and remember what it is that’s important.”

Jamal agreed.

“Keep the main thing the main thing,” he said. “You’ve got to find somebody who’s a friend, not just feeling butterflies in your stomach. You need somebody who can match you.”

Happily ever after: The McCaskeys have two adult children: a 29-year-old son who lives in Grayson Valley with his wife of two years, and a 27-year-old daughter who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea is a retired HR professional who worked for the Inroads and Momentum programs. Jamal is a retired Deputy Chief of the Birmingham Police Department. He now works in real estate.

“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to editor@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.

Birmingham Launches Children and Youth Commission to Drive Economic Mobility

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Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announces the creation of the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission. (BCS Photo)

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times

Standing before students, educators, and community leaders in front of Woodlawn High School, city officials on Monday unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at reshaping the future of Birmingham’s children.

Against the backdrop of a school that represents both the challenges and promise of the city’s education system, Mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announced the creation of the Birmingham Children and Youth Commission — a coordinated effort to align resources, improve educational outcomes, and expand opportunity from cradle to career.

Mayor Randall Woodfin

The announcement marks a significant step in the city’s long-term strategy to address persistent inequities and create clearer pathways to economic mobility. The commission, co-led by Woodfin and Sullivan, will bring together leaders from education, philanthropy, business, and community organizations to develop a unified roadmap for investing in Birmingham’s youth.

“This is his vision,” Sullivan said of the mayor during the press conference. “We are going to help carry that vision out. It is the right work.”

A Public Roadmap

The Birmingham Children and Youth Commission is designed as a structured, time-bound initiative rather than a symbolic advisory group. Over the coming months, members will convene for three sessions to review citywide data, identify systemic gaps, and craft a comprehensive “cradle-to-career” strategy. That process will culminate in a public roadmap intended to guide investments in children and families for years to come.

Mayor Woodfin emphasized the urgency and intentionality behind the effort.

“This is not a study group. This is not a listening tour,” he said. “This is a structured, time-bound process designed to produce a plan — and then execute on that plan.”

The initiative comes at a critical moment for Birmingham. According to data cited by the mayor, approximately 73,000 children in the city are living in poverty. Even more striking, only about 6% of children born into poverty in Birmingham reach the highest income levels as adults—a figure that drops to as low as 1–3% in some neighborhoods.

“These numbers should keep everyone up at night,” Woodfin said. “Far too many of our children — the zip code they’re born in still determines the life they get to live.”

Bridging the Gap

For Superintendent Sullivan, the commission represents an opportunity to bridge the gap between education and real-world outcomes. While Birmingham City Schools has seen measurable improvements over the past five years, he acknowledged that academic progress alone is not enough.

“Students do not learn in isolation,” Sullivan said. “They learn with their parents, they learn in their communities. As a community, we need to come together to make sure our scholars have the skills necessary not only to be successful in school, but to be successful in life.”

That philosophy has already shaped changes within the school system. Sullivan highlighted the district’s decision to rename its “postsecondary readiness” department to “postsecondary success,” signaling a shift in focus from graduation to long-term achievement.

“The goal should not be getting here as a 12th grader and graduating,” he said. “The goal should be: once they’ve graduated, how are they positioned to be successful in life?”

He outlined four potential pathways for students after high school — employment, higher education, enlisting in military service, or entrepreneurship — often referred to as the “four Es.” The commission, he said, will help ensure students are prepared to succeed in any of those directions.

Neighborhood-Focused Strategy

A key component of the initiative is its emphasis on neighborhood-level engagement. City leaders plan to align schools and community partners in targeted areas, creating coordinated systems of support tailored to local needs.

“The data is clear — outcomes for children vary dramatically depending on where they live in Birmingham,” Woodfin said. “So, our approach has to meet children and families where they are.”

The commission will work to identify existing assets within neighborhoods while addressing gaps in services. A supporting Steering Committee will meet between sessions to conduct detailed analysis, map resources, and maintain momentum.

Ultimately, officials aim to build a scalable, citywide infrastructure that connects efforts across sectors and eliminates barriers for families.

“The goal is to build a system that aligns effort across sectors, removes barriers for families, and creates real, tangible pathways for economic mobility,” Woodfin said.

National Context

The Birmingham initiative is modeled in part after the Harlem Children’s Zone, a nationally recognized nonprofit known for its cradle-to-career approach. Representatives from the organization were present at the announcement, underscoring the broader significance of the effort.

“This is not some commission to figure out what to do,” Christian Rhodes, Chief National Impact Officer at Harlem Children’s Zone, said during the event. “Great work is already happening here. This is about identifying those efforts and scaling them up.”

Rhodes also framed the initiative within a larger national context, noting that Birmingham is among a growing number of cities adopting comprehensive, data-driven strategies to improve outcomes for children.

The Blueprint

The commission’s work will culminate in the release of Birmingham’s Cradle to Career Roadmap, expected later this year. The document will outline a shared vision for the city’s youth, highlight key challenges and opportunities, and identify areas where greater coordination and investment are needed.

Woodfin described the roadmap as a generational blueprint rather than a short-term plan.

“It will be the blueprint for how this city invests in our children—not for an election cycle, but for a generation,” he said.

The mayor also emphasized that the recommendations will be tied directly to future policy and funding decisions.

“The recommendations that come out of this process will not sit on a shelf somewhere and collect dust,” he said. “They will help guide future investments, coordination, and long-term strategy.”

The Birmingham Children and Youth Commission met immediately following the announcement. (BCS Photo)

Community Collaboration

The commission includes a diverse group of leaders from across Birmingham, including representatives from education, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups. Among them are Carlos Aléman of the Hispanic and Immigrant Coalition of Alabama, Samantha Williams of Birmingham Promise, Mariohn Michel of Breakthrough Birmingham, and Dr. Ashley Samuels of the Birmingham Education Foundation.

City officials say this broad coalition is essential to the initiative’s success.

“I’m asking our community organizations to align their efforts and collaborate in a new way,” Woodfin said. “I’m asking our philanthropic partners to invest in the planning and coordination that will make this work sustainable. I’m asking employers to step up and build real pathways to careers.”

He also called on parents and residents to play an active role.

“I’m asking every resident of Birmingham to see this work as their own,” he said.

Speakers at the event repeatedly described the launch as a historic milestone — not only for Birmingham but for cities nationwide.

“For the first time in the country, the mayor, the superintendent, and philanthropic leaders have all come together to establish a commission for children, youth, and families,” Rhodes noted. “Very rarely do the centers of gravity come together — they normally pull apart.”

The setting of Woodlawn High School added symbolic weight to the announcement. As a community hub and educational institution, the school represents the intersection of the issues the commission aims to address: education, opportunity, and neighborhood vitality.

The commission’s first session focused on establishing urgency and defining the scope of the challenge. Subsequent meetings will refine the city’s vision and translate it into actionable strategies.

While the work ahead is complex, city leaders expressed confidence in Birmingham’s ability to meet the challenge.

“This work will be hard,” Woodfin said. “It requires us to think beyond election cycles and budget years. It requires us to believe in people we might never meet — the children who will reap what we sow today.”

He closed with a call to action rooted in Birmingham’s history.

“We are the city that changed America,” he said. “Now our goals have to match that legacy. This commission is how we move from promise to plan, from plan to action — and from action to a Birmingham where every child has a real chance to thrive.”

For more information, visit www.birminghamal.gov/cradletocareer. 

A.I. x Library Project Brings Free Two-Day Conference to BPL April 24–25

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The A.I. x Library Project, presented by Dream Machine and Operation HOPE, will bring cutting-edge A.I. learning opportunities to the Birmingham Public Library. (Dream Machine)

By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library

The A.I. x Library Project, presented by Dream Machine and Operation HOPE, will bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence learning opportunities to the downtown location of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) on Friday and Saturday, April 24–25.

This free, two-day conference is part of a nationwide tour visiting libraries across the country. The initiative launched last month ahead of AI Literacy Day, a National Day of Action focused on educating students, educators, and communities about A.I. literacy, ethics, and responsible use.

The A.I. x Library Project will take place in Arrington Auditorium on the second floor of BPL’s Research Library, 2100 Park Place. Sessions will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

Through hands-on workshops, participants will gain practical experience with the latest A.I. tools designed to support business growth, strengthen financial literacy, advance careers, and spark creativity. All sessions are designed to make A.I. accessible, engaging, and applicable to everyday life. No prior technical experience is required.

Workshop Schedule

Friday, April 24 – Day One

  • The Future of Work — 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Automating in Action at Work: Empowering Businesses for the Future — 12:30 – 2 p.m.
  • Building Strong Credit — 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 – Day Two

  • Smart Prompting for Business — 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • The Future of Work — 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
  • Your Money, Your AI: Finance in the Age of Exponential Tech – 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
  • Become a Budgeter and Saver — 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

People interested in attending should register for each class on Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-x-library-birmingham-tickets-1986841455277?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

No prior experience is required. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, future technologist, A.I. creator, or simply looking to take greater control of your financial future, these free workshops break down complex concepts, build practical skills, and connect participants with a future-ready community.

The A.I. x Library Project has previously launched in five cities: Atlanta, Brooklyn, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Miami, with Birmingham added to the tour this April. Organizers say libraries were chosen as partners because they are trusted, accessible community spaces for learning, making them ideal hubs for expanding A.I. education nationwide.

Learn More

April 16, 2026

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By multiple measures, the Birmingham area has seen dramatic declines in unemployment since the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)

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EMPLOYMENT

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 Ticketing Manager

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Ticketing Manager for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

BT4/16/2026

 

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Booking Administrator

 

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Booking Administrator, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

BT4/16/2026

 

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Marketing Coordinator – Content & Social

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Marketing Coordinator – Content & Social, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

 

BT4/16/2026

 

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Mechatronics Engineer

McCalla, AL. Req’d: Bach’s deg. in Mechatronics Eng. & 1 yr of exp. as a mechatronics engineer. Mail resumes to: POSCO AAPC, LLC, 6500 Jefferson Metro Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111

BT4/16/2026

 

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Guest Experience Manager

BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Guest Experience Manager, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530.

BT4/16/2026

 

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LEGAL

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01-CV-2026-900842.00

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      ANNAPOUCE, LLC; RBC BANK (USA), as successor to NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE OF BIRMINGHAM; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on February 26, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address:      1832 17th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35234

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-22-00-26-1-006-015.000

 

Legal Description:      Commence at the SW corner of Lot 1, Block 1 of S. V. Copeland Survey as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 369, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama; run thence in a Westerly direction along the North line of 17th Avenue North for a distance of 98.29 feet to the SE corner of Lot 5, Block 6 of Northhaven, as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 23, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama; thence turn an angle to the right of 88 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds and run Northerly along the East boundary of said Northhaven Survey and its extension thereof for a distance of 217.04 feet; thence turn an angle to the right of 91 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds and run in an Easterly direction for a distance of 98.28 feet; thence turn an angle to the right of 88 degrees 13 minutes 45 seconds and run in a Southerly direction a distance of 19.54 feet; thence turn an angle to the left of 88 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds and run in an Easterly direction a distance of 77.32 feet to the NE corner of Lot 2, S. F. Copeland Survey as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 369, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama; thence turn an angle to the right of 89 degrees 09 minutes and run in a Southerly direction along the Westerly lot line of Lot 2 for a distance of 197.78 feet; thence turn an angle to the right of 91 degrees 06 minutes and run in a Westerly direction along the north line of 17th Avenue North for a distance of 75 feet to the point of beginning, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017095464 as follows: LOT 1 BLK 1 S V COPELAND SUR ALSO BEG 190 FT E OF INTER OF N ROW 17TH AVE N WITH W/L OF NE ¼ TH N 240 D FT 222 S FT TH E 105 FT TH S 32 FT TH E 75 FT ALG ALLEY TH S 196 FT TO 17TH AVE N TH W 180 FT TO POB LYING IN NW ¼ OF NE ¼ SEC 26 TSP 17 R 3 and also described as LOT 1 BLK 1 S V COPELAND SUR ALSO BEG 190 FT E OF INTER OF N R/W 17TH AVE N WITH W/L OF NE ¼ TH N 240D FT 222S FT TH E 105 FT TH S 32 FT TH E 75 FT ALG ALLEY TH S 196 FT TO 17TH AVE N TH W 180 FT TO POB LYING IN NW ¼ OF NE ¼ SEC 26 T17S R3W)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for June 12, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT4/16/2026

 

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01-CV-2026-900701.00

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      JENNIFER BUTLER TAYLOR; STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; REGIONS BANK, as successor to UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on February 17, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address:       1026 15th Place Southwest, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-29-00-09-1-026-005.000

 

Legal Description:       Lot 264, Block 13, according to the survey of Powell’s Addition to Birmingham known as Cleveland, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 19, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2021124262 as follows: LOT 264 BLK 13 CLEVELAND)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for June 2, 2026, in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT4/16/2026

 

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01-CV-2026-900491.00

 

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO:      HELEN ANDERSON and unknown heirs of HELEN ANDERSON; YVETTE ANDERSON and VIOLA E. ANDERSON, as heirs of HELEN ANDERSON; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on February 4, 2026, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint, and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

 

Property Address:       509 22nd Street Southwest, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

 

Tax Parcel ID No.:      01-29-00-08-4-012-010.000

 

Legal Description:      Lot 1A, according to a Resurvey of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, George E. Hamilton, as recorded in Map Book 129, Page 51, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama  (It appears said legal is the same as that certain legal described in Instrument No. 2017097455 as follows: LOT 1-A RESUR OF LOTS 1 THRU 5 GEORGE E HAMILTON 129/51)

 

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for June 12, 2026, in Room 340, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:45 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

 

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Cherokee W. Wooley, Law Offices of Thomas J. Skinner, IV, LLC, at (205) 802-2545.

 

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

 

BT4/16/2026

 

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  Quitclaim Deed

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF JEFFERSON

DATE:       OCTOBER 24, 2025

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT:

 

For and in consideration of the sum of 21.33 troy ounces of silver [$35,000 cash equivalent], the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned Trustees Roderick Smith I Ezella Smith, of Roderick and Ezella Smith Family Trust/ (RES FAMILY TRUST), an Alabama Revocable Trust whose tax mailing address is PO BOX 610392, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35261, USA, (the “Grantor”), hereby remises, releases, grants, sells, and conveys, as well as quitclaim, unto Darren Washington, dated October 24, 2025, (the “Grantee”), all of the Grantor’s right, title, interest and claim in or to the following described real estate, situated in Jefferson County, Alabama: 4705 Terrace S, Birmingham, AL 35208

 

SUBD: CENTRAL PARK LD CO 29-7&8 SEC/TWN/RNG/MER: SEC 08 TWN 18S RNG 03W LOT·2 BLK 7 CENTRAL PARK LAND COMPANY’S FIRST SURVEY.

BT4/16/2026

 

Jefferson State Community College

2601 Carson Rd. George Wallace Hall, Room 115 (1st floor conference room),

  Birmingham, AL 35215

UNTIL 2:00 PM Local Time, Tuesday, May 12, 2026

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:

 

Optic Fiber Upgrades Jefferson Campus

DAVIS ARCHITECTS PROJECT #4068

ACCS PROJECT # 2025 024 JSCC

 

Fiber optic conduit and cabling at Jefferson campus.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time at 2601 Carson Rd. George Wallace Hall, Room 115 (1st floor conference room), Birmingham, AL 35215. Prequalification is required.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Community College System in an amount not less than five (5)

percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project. Written prequalification procedures and criteria are available for review at the office of Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233 or via email at cpittman@dadot.com

Pre-qualification application forms should be emailed to cpittman@dadot.com Forms will be received until 5:00 p.m. CDT, Monday, 4/13/2026.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at:

Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233                                                                     

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect (Engineer) upon deposit of $ 100.00 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first 1 set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Prequalified general contractors may request printed or electronic bid documents from cpittman@dadot.com.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect (Engineer) or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect (Engineer); the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

 

BT4/09/2026

 

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by the Environmental Services Department, Jefferson County, Alabama, online at QuestCDN (eBidDoc #10127657), until 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, May 06, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the 2026 AMP16 – 2026 SANITARY SEWER CLEANING. Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

 

The scope of work includes the cleaning of 883,000 linear feet of 6-inch through 16-inch diameter sanitary sewer and the accurate quantification and documentation of the type and amount of debris found in each sewer segment. Cleaning may include the removal of moderate and heavy amounts of roots, grease, and/or debris. The scope of work will also include television inspection of approximately 88,300 linear feet of the cleaned pipe as a means of quality control.

 

Bidding Documents are on file for inspection, by appointment only, at the following location:

 

Jefferson County Environmental Services Department

716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Suite A-300

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Contact for Appointment: Ron Thomas at (205) 215-1661

 

Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at https://www.jeffcoes.org (navigate to “BIDS/CONTRACTS” to “NOTICE TO BIDDERS” to “Asset Management Program – Project Bid Information” for a listing of projects. Prior to downloading the Bidding Documents, Bidders will be required to set up a QuestCDN.com account and pay a $64.00 fee ($22.00 fee for download only). Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are the responsibility of the Bidders. Contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with navigating the website and digital project information.

 

Bids will only be accepted from pre-qualified contractors who are listed on the Plan Holders List, signifying that they have purchased a set of documents from the Engineer, and who attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference.

 

NO BID PROPOSAL SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE TIME STATED FOR RECEIVING BID PROPOSALS IN THIS NOTICE. A FORM CONTAINING THE CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FIRM AND THE CONTRACTOR’S ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER WITH THE DATE OF EXPIRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BID. THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT BE WAIVED.

 

The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this Project. The Contract Time for this Project is three hundred sixty-five (365) consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages will be assessed if this time limit is exceeded. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the Contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the Contract Completion Date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages.

 

The Contractor is hereby advised that a Pre-Bid Conference will be held via a virtual video conference on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. This Pre-Bid Conference is MANDATORY for all contractors planning to submit a Bid Proposal on this project. The conference call will be held using Microsoft Teams and can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at 205-957-4151 or Ron Thomas (Jefferson County) at 205-325-8725 for assistance.

 

Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on Friday, May 01, 2026.  All questions must be in writing on Bidder’s company’s letterhead or email.

 

THE ATTENTION OF ALL BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE LAW GOVERNING GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AS SET FORTH IN ALABAMA CODE SECTIONS 34-8-1 THROUGH SECTION 34-8-28 (1975), AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 65 TO 82 (INCLUSIVE) OF TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA OF 1940, AS AMENDED; AND BIDDERS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SAID LAW INSOFAR AS IT IS APPLICABLE. THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROVISIONS OF THE CODE MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR THE OWNER TO CONSIDER A BID PROPOSAL FROM ANYONE WHO IS NOT PROPERLY LICENSED UNDER SUCH CODE PROVISIONS.

 

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-2-14 (1975) AS AMENDED, REQUIRING A NONRESIDENT CONTRACTOR TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A CONTRACT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-3-5 (1975) AS AMENDED, REGARDING PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT CONTRACTORS.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA ACT 2016-312 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN THE BOYCOTT OF A PERSON OR ENTITY BASED IN OR DOING BUSINESS WITH A JURISDICTION WITH WHICH THIS STATE ENJOYS OPEN TRADE.

THE ATTENTION OF THE BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 41-16-161 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN ECONOMIC BOYCOTTS.

 

 

All prospective Bidders who were not prequalified under the 2023 AMP12 – 2023 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Project that bid on March 1, 2023, must complete and submit a “Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications” to Hazen and Sawyer, Attention:  Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Two Chase Corporate Drive, Suite 170, Birmingham, Alabama 35244. The deadline for the submission of a “Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications” is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

 

The “Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications” shall fully address, in the same sequence, each of the following items:

 

  1. Location, telephone number, and fax number of the prospective Bidder’s headquarters and any other offices.

 

  1. The bidder shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the type of work specified. List all experience required.

 

  1. The bidder shall have a minimum of one million linear feet of sewer line cleaned in the last five (5) years. List all projects with footage.

 

  1. The bidder shall have completed three (3) other projects similar in scope with references. References shall include company, address, contact name and phone number, footage cleaned and date range of project.

 

  1. List jurisdictions and trade categories in which the prospective Bidder is legally qualified to do business. List all applicable license numbers.

 

  1. A list and description of all judgments, claims, and suits pending or outstanding against the prospective Bidder that are associated with the projects listed in Item 4.

 

  1. A list of all lawsuits associated with the projects listed in Item 4 filed by the prospective Bidder.

 

  1. A list of names and experience records of key project management personnel, field supervision personnel, and field laborers proposed to work on this Project. Experience records for proposed personnel shall demonstrate compliance with the required qualifications specified in Section 33 01 36 – Sewer Line Cleaning and Section 33 01 32 – Sanitary Sewer Television Inspection.

 

  1. List any restrictions placed on the prospective Bidder by local, state, or federal government barring the Bidder from doing work for those bodies.

 

  1. Provide a statement of bonding capacity from Surety Company.

 

  1. List major construction equipment currently owned or leased by prospective Bidder proposed for pipe cleaning and television inspection as outlined in these Specifications.

 

  1. Attach prospective Bidder’s financial statement from the most recent fiscal year.

 

  1. Attach any other pertinent documentation to substantiate prospective Bidder’s competence and financial responsibility.

 

 

The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the prospective Bidder to perform the Work, and the prospective Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any “Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications” if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such prospective Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such prospective Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the Work under this Contract. Such evidence should include, but not be limited to, successful completion of three (3) projects as the prime contractor within the last five (5) years. The “Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications” will be rejected if this requirement is not met.

 

 

 

BY:                                                                                                       

David Denard

Director of Environmental Services

Jefferson County, Alabama

 

 

 

BT4/16/2026

 

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

 

 

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Southeastern S&G Waldrop Electric, Inc, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of 25-144 Scoreboard Upgrades at Wenonah HS, George W. Carver HS, and PD Jackson-Olin HS, at Wenonah High School, George W. Carver High School, PD Jackson-Olin High School for the (City)(County) of Jefferson, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise, in connection with this project, should immediately notify Lathan-Mckee Architects.

 

 

 

S&G Waldrop Electric, Inc

 

1506 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020

 

BT4/16/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000)

Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975), notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with Jefferson County Commission, for the 2020 PS03 Improvements to Asheville, Brighton, Dennison, Oakwood, Walker PS Improvements  located at various locations in Jefferson County, Alabama. Any person or firm having claims on said Project for materials or labor should contact the above contractor at 5801 Grover Burchfield Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 in the time and manner as required by law.

 

This notice will be published for a period of three (3) successive weeks beginning 4/9, 4/16, 4/23. A final settlement will not be made upon the contract until the expiration of thirty (30) days after completion of notice.

BT4/16/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000)

Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975), notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with Jefferson County Commission, for the 2020 PS02 Bessemer Hospital, Tin Mill Road, Vail Ave, and Wenonah Pump Stations Improvements  located at various locations in Jefferson County, Alabama. Any person or firm having claims on said Project for materials or labor should contact the above contractor at 5801 Grover Burchfield Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 in the time and manner as required by law.

 

This notice will be published for a period of three (3) successive weeks beginning 4/9, 4/16, 4/23. A final settlement will not be made upon the contract until the expiration of thirty (30) days after completion of notice.

BT4/16/2026

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by the Environmental Services Department, Jefferson County, Alabama, online at QuestCDN (eBidDoc #10118359), until 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 and then publicly opened and read via virtual video conference using Microsoft Teams for the SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – CONTRACT NO. 2025 AMP13 – Lake Crest Force Main Segmental Replacement. Microsoft Teams can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com).

 

The scope of work includes the replacement of approximately 602 LF of the 18- inch Lake Crest force main with 20 – inch HDPE, bypass pumping, asphalt paving, and restoration work.

 

Bidding Documents are on file for inspection, by appointment only, at the following location:

 

Jefferson County Environmental Services Department

716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Suite A-300

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Contact for Appointment: Colyn Bradley at (205) 325-5123

 

Complete sets of electronic Bidding Documents (Specifications and Drawings) are available at https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2246&pg=Notice+To+Bidders (navigate to “Asset Management Program – Project Bid Information” for a listing of projects.)  Prior to downloading the Bidding Documents, Bidders will be required to set up a QuestCDN.com account and pay a $42.00 fee. Hard copies of the Bidding Documents are the responsibility of the Bidders. Contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with navigating the website and digital project information.

 

Bids will only be accepted from pre-qualified contractors who are listed on the Plan Holders List, signifying that they have purchased a set of documents from the Engineer, and who attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference.

 

NO BID PROPOSAL SHALL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE TIME STATED FOR RECEIVING BID PROPOSALS IN THIS NOTICE. A FORM CONTAINING THE CONTRACTOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FIRM AND THE CONTRACTOR’S ALABAMA LICENSE NUMBER WITH THE DATE OF EXPIRATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THE BID. THESE REQUIREMENTS SHALL NOT BE WAIVED.

 

The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project. The Contract Time for this project is two hundred and ten (210) consecutive calendar days. The first 90 days will be an administrative period followed by a 120-day construction period from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed to achieve Final Acceptance. If mutually agreed upon between the Owner and Contractor, the construction period may commence prior to the end of the administrative period. Upon such agreement the contract end date will be modified based on the date of termination of the administrative period. Liquidated damages will be assessed if this time limit is exceeded. The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the Contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the Contract Completion Date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages.

The Contractor is hereby advised that a Pre-Bid Conference will be held via a virtual video conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. .  This Pre-Bid Conference is MANDATORY for all contractors planning to submit a Bid Proposal on this project. The conference call will be held using Microsoft Teams and can be accessed using a direct invitation link sent via email (request this link from Tad Powell, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com). If you are unable to join the call due to technical difficulties, call Tad Powell (Hazen and Sawyer) at 205-957-4151 or Colyn Bradley (Jefferson County) at (205) 325-5123 for assistance.

 

Questions concerning meaning or intent of Bidding Documents shall be submitted to Tad Powell, PE, Senior Associate, Hazen, and Sawyer, at email tpowell@hazenandsawyer.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on May 8, 2026. All questions must be in writing on Bidder’s company’s letterhead.

 

THE ATTENTION OF ALL BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE LAW GOVERNING GENERAL CONTRACTORS, AS SET FORTH IN ALABAMA CODE SECTIONS 34-8-1 THROUGH SECTION 34-8-28 (1975), AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 65 TO 82 (INCLUSIVE) OF TITLE 46 OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA OF 1940, AS AMENDED; AND BIDDERS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SAID LAW INSOFAR AS IT IS APPLICABLE. THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROVISIONS OF THE CODE MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR THE OWNER TO CONSIDER A BID PROPOSAL FROM ANYONE WHO IS NOT PROPERLY LICENSED UNDER SUCH CODE PROVISIONS.

 

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-2-14 (1975) AS AMENDED, REQUIRING A NONRESIDENT CONTRACTOR TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF A CONTRACT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 39-3-5 (1975) AS AMENDED, REGARDING PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT CONTRACTORS.

THE ATTENTION OF BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA ACT 2016-312 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN THE BOYCOTT OF A PERSON OR ENTITY BASED IN OR DOING BUSINESS WITH A JURISDICTION WITH WHICH THIS STATE ENJOYS OPEN TRADE.

THE ATTENTION OF THE BIDDERS IS CALLED TO THE PROVISIONS OF ALABAMA CODE SECTION 41-16-161 AS AMENDED, REGARDING NOT ENGAGING IN ECONOMIC BOYCOTTS.

THE EXCAVATION PORTION OF THIS PROJECT IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS “B” SEWER LINE PROJECT. ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO EITHER BID CLASS “B” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. To pre-qualify with the department and to construct class “B” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS, each prospective bidder must furnish written evidence of competency and evidence of financial responsibility to the county.

 

ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT PRE-QUALIFICATIONS AFTER  May 1, 2026. BID PROPOSAL FORMS WILL NOT BE ISSUED TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WHO DO NOT PRE-QUALIFY.

 

CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, 716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH, SUITE A300, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, (205) 325-5496 IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTRACTOR IS PRE-QUALIFIED TO CONSTRUCT CLASS “B” SEWER LINE PROJECTS OR CURED-IN-PLACE PROJECTS, OR FOR OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION.

 

 

BY:                                                                             

David Denard

Director of Environmental Services

Jefferson County, Alabama

 

BT4/16/2026

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STATE OF ALABAMA

                                       DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

                                                                       STATE LANDS DIVISION

                                                         INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR TIMBER SALE

                                                                  ON CERTAIN STATE LANDS IN

                                                                JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

 

LOCATION OF TIMBER SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE:

The “TURKEY CREEK TRACT” sale more specifically described as follows:

Jefferson County, Alabama, Township 15 South, Range 2 West: portions of Section 26, containing 81 acres more or less to be thinned and 38 acres more or less to be clearcut (“Sale Area”).

VOLUMES OF TIMBER: The estimated product class timber volumes are as follows:

Pine Pulpwood                                                                           4,006 TONS

Pine Chip-N-Saw                                                                           961 TONS

Pine Sawtimber                                                                            791 TONS

Hardwood Pulpwood                                                                     772 TONS

Misc. Hardwood Sawtimber                                                             77 TONS

 

Volumes are not guaranteed, and all bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of estimated quantity. The timber to be cut is a portion of all planted pine timber greater than four (4) inches DBH except for the specified leave tree basal area within the thinning portion of the Sale Area. The residual leave tree basal area is to be 60 sq. ft. per acre in all first thinning plantations. The timber to be left within the Sale Area should consist of undamaged dominant and co-dominant classes resulting in a healthy and well distributed stand. In first thinning plantations, every third row (or equivalent, if the rows are not easily discernible) is to be removed for harvest access. As many diseased, forked, deformed, broken or undesirable trees as possible should be removed from the stand while maintaining acceptable leave tree basal area. In the clearcut area, all merchantable timber is to be cut. Specific instructions as to timber to cut is detailed in the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR TIMBER SALE. (See below).

BID AMOUNT/DEPOSIT: Each bid must state the per unit bid for each of the products listed above to be produced pursuant to a contract authorizing the cutting and removal of timber until December 31, 2027. Bids must be accompanied by a CERTIFIED or CASHIER’S CHECK, made payable to State Lands Division, representing a bid deposit in the amount of $10,000.00. The successful bidder must execute and return the contract to the DCNR within ten days of receipt; otherwise, the award may be deemed to have been withdrawn and the deposit forfeited to the State.

DATE, TIME & LOCATION OF OPENING OF SEALED BIDS: Sealed bids will be received by Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR TIMBER SALE, TURKEY CREEK TRACT – DO NOT OPEN” and submitted to: State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Adminis­tra­tive Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901. All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division. If ADA accommodations are needed to attend, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3412. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening.

PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION: Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR TIMBER SALE (and Sale Area Map) at https://www.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/timber-sales which details specific requirements related to this Invitation and a resulting contract, if awarded, including, but not limited to, submission of bids, landowner assistance, posting security for performance, and payment of advertisement costs. Potential bidders seeking information as to accessing the tract for purposes of inspecting the timber may contact Shaun Powell at (251) 202-1249. It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening. The Sale Area Map is available by calling the State Lands Division at (334) 242-3484 or online at https://www.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/timber-sales.

 

NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE.

 

ALL RIGHTS ARE HEREBY RESERVED TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.

 

Christopher M. Blankenship, Commissioner

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

 

The Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority will be accepting sealed bids for:

 

Sheraton Atrium Painting

Bid Information:  requirements, plans, and specifications may be downloaded at https://www.bjcc.org/vendor-opportunities/. There is no charge for downloading bid documents. They may also be examined at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Purchasing Office, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, N., Exhibition Hall, 3rd Floor, Birmingham, AL 35203.

The Sheraton Atrium painting includes, but is not limited to, painting wall and balcony surfaces of floors 3-17, inside the open area of the Atrium. Some locations will require minor patching. At completion, all windows, frames, and air vents must be clean and free of paint or dust.

Bidders must provide, with their bid, evidence of previous project completion at an elevated work height of 125 feet.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sheraton Atrium lobby, 2nd Floor, located at 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203.

 

Bids must be received for public opening on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Forum Building, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room E, located at 950 22nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. All bids received after 10:00 a.m. on the bid date will be retained in the file unopened.

 

Questions should be emailed to Sharon.Proctor@bjcc.org. Telephone inquiries are not accepted.

 

Sharon Proctor

Purchasing Manager

Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority

BT4/16/2026

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Legal Notice

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended notice is hereby given that Hodge Mechanical Services, LLC., has completed renovations on the Relocation of Central Vacuum System at 2601 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 for the State of Alabama in Jefferson County, City of Birmingham and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Lathan – McKee Architects

Architect/Engineer

 

Business Address:

Hodge Mechanical Services, LLC                          2785 Torrance Road

Contractor                                                                         Warrior, AL 35180

 

BT4/16/2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION & BIDS

 

Sealed proposals will be received by Alabama Community College System at Lawson State Community College Acatt Ward Technology Building, Room 211, 3060 Wilson Road SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221, until 2:00 PM CST, May 7, 2026, for the LAWSON Fine Arts Building Gym Flooring Replacement project, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The scope of work includes the removal of approximately 11,000 SF of existing gymnasium flooring and installation of a new hardwood sports flooring system, in accordance with applicable standards and manufacturer specifications.

All interested General Contractors shall contact the Architect at jbthomas@sslarch.com to receive the criteria and prequalification application for this project. Prequalification application forms shall be submitted via email to cfaulkner@sslarch.com and will be received until 5:00 PM CST, April 27, 2026.

A mandatory pre-bid conference for all pre-qualified contractors will be held on April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST at Acatt Ward Technology Building, Room 211, 3060 Wilson Road SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at: Newforma Info Exchange (issued to prequalified bidders).

Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Community College System in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

 

Alabama Community College System

(Awarding Authority)

 

Seay, Seay & Litchfield, P.C.

(Architect)

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975,  notice is hereby given that  RJ Mechanical, Inc.,

 

Contractor has completed the Contract for (Construction) (Renovation) (Alteration) (Equipment) (Improvement) of:

 

UAB CEH Chilled Water Infrastructure Project

at

1720 University Blvd.

 

for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of  Jefferson, Birmingham, Owner(s), and have made a request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Poole and Company Architects, PC, 1827 1st Avenue N, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203.

 

RJ Mechanical, Inc, Contractor, 3153 Bellwood Drive, Birmingham, AL 35243

 

BT4/16/2026

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Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher: Cooper Green Homes

(3, 4, and 5 Bedrooms Only)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will be accepting applications for the project-based waiting list, Cooper Green Homes, located at 1501 Arthur Shores Drive SW, Birmingham AL,35211. You must meet the criteria for a three, four or five bedroom unit based on HABD’S Housing Choice Voucher subsidy standards.

DATE & TIME OPENS:                  Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am

 

DATE & TIME CLOSES:                Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:59am

 

All interested applicants should apply online www.habdportals.org during the time period above.

 

HABD will provide a paper application as a reasonable accommodation for seniors or individuals with a disability. Paper applications can only be obtained in person for the individual who will apply for housing. A government photo ID and proof of the need for a paper application will be required in order to receive a paper application. Paper applications will only be available during business hours within the timeframe the waiting list is open. Paper applications should be obtained at the below address and once the application is completed in full, it should be returned to the same address via U.S. postal mail only and addressed as written below.

Applications have to be post marked by April 24, 2026 in order to be added to the waiting list. Paper applications cannot be hand delivered or dropped off.

 

McCoy Building 1301 25th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35204

Attention: Section 8 PBV: Cooper Green

How Does the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher program work?

Under the Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher Program, the rental assistance is tied to the unit and is not portable like the regular “tenant” based Housing Choice Voucher Program. The HABD will refer families from the project-based waiting list to Cooper Green Homes to fill their vacancies. Since the assistance is tied to the unit, a family who moves from the project-based unit may not have any right to continued housing assistance like the regular tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Application Process to Be Placed on The Project-Based Waiting List:

Applications are available electronically online at www.habdportals.org. All applications received between Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am and Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:59am will be accepted onto the waiting list based on the date and time of the application. Additional eligibility requirements will have to be met once your name reaches the top of the waiting list. Mailed paper applications will be entered into the electronic system.

 

 

No applicant can apply or return applications in person at any of HABD locations or at Cooper Green Homes

How can I check my status on the waiting list?

 

Everyone that applies for the waiting list will be required to register for the applicant portal. Through the applicant portal, you will be able to update your contact information (including address and phone number), see what income is being used, and what household members you added to your application. You will also be able to see where your place is on the waiting list.

 

Special preference points will be given to applicants who fall under the below listed criteria. Verification of claimed preference will be required when your name reaches the top of the waiting list

 

Cooper Green Homes will have the following preferences:

 

  • Public Housing Resident 10 points

Public housing residents in good standing who reside at developments targeted for redevelopment, demolition, or other repositioning activity which may require displacement and/or relocation are eligible for this preference. Verification of claimed preference will be required when your name reaches the top of the waiting list.

 

  • Public Housing Demo/Dispo 5 points
  • Public Housing Crime Victims 5 points
  • Public Housing Uninhabitable 5 points
  • Litigation Action 5 points

 

Public Housing Demo/Dispo (5) is defined as person(s) legally occupying a unit in a specified public housing community, on the date the community was approved by HUD to be disposed of demolished.

Public Housing Crime Victims (5) is defined as having been a victim of a violent crime or a witness providing testimony to law enforcement of a violent crime which occurred in or around the public housing community. Public Housing Uninhabitable (5) is defined as a person(s) legally occupying a unit that is deemed unsafe or uninhabitable and there is no other appropriate unit available in the public housing community in which they reside. Litigation Action (5) is defined as having been a person(s) who has undergone legal actions related to resolving a dispute through the judicial court system, or as part of a settlement agreement, a housing choice voucher was selected.

 

Income Limits

 

Applicants must be within the applicable income limits based on family size (see chart below).

 

1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
$39,660 $45,360 $51,000 $56,640 $61,200 $65,760 $70,760 $74,820

 

 

 

Subsidy Standards

Depending on the family composition (number, age, and gender of persons in the household), applicants will qualify for a specific bedroom size, also known as the subsidy standard. The following chart lists the subsidy standards.

Number of Bedrooms Number of Persons
Minimum Maximum
1 BR 1 2
2 BR 2 4
3 BR 3 6
4 BR 4 8
5 BR 5 10

 

 

When will I be contacted from the waiting list?

 

HABD will contact applicants that made the waiting list based on preference points and date/time of receipt of application when there is unit availability based on your household composition.

IMPORTANT:

If you have an address change throughout the application process, it is your responsibility to change your address with the Housing Choice Voucher. We always recommend updating your address with the Post Office, but you must also update your address with our office, as forwarding mail has an expiration date and may prohibit you from receiving important information and/or an appointment regarding housing.

HABD does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, natural origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

 

 

Duplicate applications will not be accepted! Hand delivered applications to any HABD location will not be accepted!

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Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher: Villas at Titusville

(2 and 3 Bedrooms Only)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will be accepting applications for the project-based waiting list, The Villas at Titusville, located at 100 Titusville Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35211.You must meet the criteria for two or three bedroom units based on HABD’S Housing Choice Voucher subsidy standards.

DATE & TIME OPENS:        Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am

 

DATE & TIME CLOSES:      Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:59am

All interested applicants should apply online www.habdportals.org during the time period above.

 

HABD will provide a paper application as a reasonable accommodation for seniors or individuals with a disability. Paper applications can only be obtained in person for the individual who will apply for housing. A government photo ID and proof of the need for a paper application will be required in order to receive a paper application. Paper applications will only be available during business hours within the timeframe the waiting list is open. Paper applications should be obtained at the below address and once the application is completed in full, it should be returned to the same address via U.S. postal mail only and addressed as written below.

Applications have to be post marked by April 24, 2026 in order to be added to the waiting list. Paper applications cannot be hand delivered or dropped off.

 

McCoy Building 1301 25th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35204

Attention: Section 8 PBV: Villas at Titusville

How Does the Project-Based Section 8 Voucher program work?

Under the Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher Program, the rental assistance is tied to the unit and is not portable like the regular “tenant” based Housing Choice Voucher Program. The HABD will refer families from the project-based waiting list to Villas at Titusville to fill their vacancies. Since the assistance is tied to the unit, a family who moves from the project-based unit may not have any right to continued housing assistance like the regular tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program.

 

Application Process to Be Placed on The Project-Based Waiting List:

Applications are available electronically online at www.habdportals.org. All applications received between Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am and Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:59am will be accepted onto the waiting list based on the date and time of the application. Additional eligibility requirements will have to be met once your name reaches the top of the waiting list. Mailed paper applications will be entered into the electronic system.

 

 

No applicant can apply or return applications in person at any of HABD’s locations or at the Villas at Titusville site.

 

How can I check my status on the waiting list?

Everyone that applies for the waiting list will be required to register for the applicant portal. Through the applicant portal, you will be able to update your contact information (including address and phone number), see what income is being used, and what household members you added to your application. You will also be able to see where your place is on the waiting list.

 

Special preference points will be given to applicants who fall under the below listed criteria. *Verification of a claimed preference will be required when your name reaches the top of the waiting list.

 

  1. Veterans 8 points
  2. Working Family 7 points
  3. Elderly/Disabled 7 points
  4. Public Housing Demo/Dispo 5 points
  5. Public Housing Crime Victims 5 points
  6. Public Housing Uninhabitable 5 points
  7. Litigation Action 5 points

 

Veteran (8) Person that is currently serving or has served in any branch of the United States military, including the National Guard or Reservist

Working Family (7) The head, spouse, co-head, or sole member has been employed full-time (at least 30 hours per week) AND The head, spouse, co-head, or sole member has been employed full-time (at least 30 hours per week) continuously for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to submission of their project-based voucher application

Elderly/Disabled (7) – (a person age 62 or older)

Public Housing Demo/Dispo (5) is defined as person(s) legally occupying a unit in a specified public housing community, on the date the community was approved by HUD to be disposed of demolished.

Public Housing Crime Victims (5) is defined as having been a victim of a violent crime or a witness providing testimony to law enforcement of a violent crime which occurred in or around the public housing community. Public Housing Uninhabitable (5) is defined as a person(s) legally occupying a unit that is deemed unsafe or uninhabitable and there is no other appropriate unit available in the public housing community in which they reside. Litigation Action (5) is defined as having been a person(s) who has undergone legal actions related to resolving a dispute through the judicial court system, or as part of a settlement agreement, a housing choice voucher was selected.

 

When will I be contacted from the waiting list?

 

HABD will contact applicants that made the waiting list based on preference points and date/time of receipt of application when there is unit availability based on your household composition.

 

 

 

Income Limits

 

Applicants must be within the applicable income limits based on family size (see chart below).

 

1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
$33,600 $38,400 $43,200 $47,950 $51,800 $55,650 $59,500 $63,300

 

Subsidy Standards

Depending on the family composition (number, age, and gender of persons in the household), applicants will qualify for a specific bedroom size, also known as the subsidy standard. The following chart lists the subsidy standards.

 

Number of Bedrooms Number of Persons
Minimum Maximum
1 BR 1 2
2 BR 2 4
3 BR 3 6

 

 

When will I be contacted from the waiting list?

 

HABD will contact applicants that made the waiting list based on preference points and date/time of receipt of application when there is unit availability based on your household composition.

IMPORTANT:

If you have an address change throughout the application process, it is your responsibility to change your address with the Housing Choice Voucher. We always recommend updating your address with the Post Office, but you must also update your address with our office, as forwarding mail has an expiration date and may prohibit you from receiving important information and/or an appointment regarding housing.

HABD does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, natural origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

Duplicate applications will not be accepted! Hand delivered applications to any HABD location will not be accepted!

 

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

 

Please take notice Storage Depot – Cahaba located at 5300 Cahaba Valley Rd. Birmingham AL 35242 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by tenants for default on their Storage Contracts. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 4/23/2026 at 10:00AM. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

 

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INVITATION TO BID

The City of Birmingham will accept sealed bids for the project Tuxedo Heights – Drainage Ditch Improvements; Project # ENG 2024-018. Bids will be received by the City Engineer in Suite 220 of City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama until Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm (CST). Sealed bids will be time-stamped at the time of arrival. Bids will then be publicly opened and read in Suite 220 Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm. It is the bidder’s responsibility to make sure that the bid is in the possession of the City Engineer on or before time set for opening. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids can be dropped into the bid box located in Room 220 City Hall, hand-delivered to the City Engineer in Room 220 of City Hall or brought to the bid opening.

 

This is a project to repair and improve approximately 200 LF of an earthen ditch by reshaping the ditch and adding gabion baskets and rip rap.

Approximate primary quantities:

Gabion Baskets – 125 CY, Excavation / Fill – 200 CY, Rip Rap – 300 CY, Ditch Grading, Fence Replacements.

 

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 3:00 pm (CST) in Conference Room 220 City Hall.

 

Bid documents are open to public inspection at the Office of the City Engineer in the Department of Capital Projects — Suite 220 of City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Bid documents may be viewed and purchased through the City of Birmingham online plans room site at https://www.birminghamplanroom.com/ under the project name 40th St N Street Improvements. Any cost for reproduction shall be the responsibility of bidders. Prospective bidders are advised to check their source of bid documents frequently for any addenda to the bid documents. It is the bidder’s responsibility to bid on the correct set of bid documents.

 

Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama, in an amount equal to 5% of the bid (subject to maximum of $10,000) and payable to the City of Birmingham. Bid bonds of the three (3) lowest bidders will be held for a period of ninety (90) days unless bidders agree, in writing, to a longer period of time. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of the bids for a period of ninety (90) days.

 

A performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount will be required of the successful bidder during the award process. Said bonds shall be executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama.

 

Liability insurance certificates shall be required of the successful bidder during the award process, and such certificates shall list the City of Birmingham, its officials, agents, and employees as additional named insured.

 

Only bids submitted by General Contractors licensed in the State of Alabama in accordance with Alabama Code Chapter 8, Title 34 (inclusive) will be considered.

 

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tuxedo Heights – Drainage Ditch Improvements” on the outside of each envelope. Contractors shall also write on the outside of the sealed bid envelope his or her State of Alabama general contractor’s license number as well as the name of the company submitting the bid.

 

The sealed bid envelope shall contain the following documents: (1) the Form of Proposal, (2) Sales Tax Attachment form, (3) the Authorization to Execute form, (4) fully executed bid bond or certified check, (5) MBE/DBE Forms A, C, and D, (6) a copy of the contractor’s current State of Alabama General Contractor’s License, (7) a current City of Birmingham Business License, (8) E-verify documentation, (9) Transparency in City Government form, and (10) List of Subcontractors.

 

This project is subject to the requirements of the Birmingham Plan-Construction Industry Program, which is designed to encourage the utilization of Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“MBE/DBE”) in City of Birmingham construction projects. The program is administered by the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) which establishes a system of floating MBE/DBE goals which may differ from year to year and project to project. Overall, these goals shall not be less than the historical participation of MBE/DBE’s in construction projects of the City and its agencies.

 

Special attention is called to the requirement of all bidders to identify trades and activities for which it will solicit and accept bids from potential MBE/DBE subcontractors. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority (BCIA) to request a list of potential subcontractors and submit the required MBE/DBE forms by contacting the Executive Director, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority at 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222; telephone (205) 324-6202 or info@bcia1.org.

 

As a matter of public policy, the City of Birmingham agrees to make opportunities available to the maximum extent possible, to actively include Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBE’s) such as architectural firms, engineering firms, investment banking firms, other professional consultant services providers, and construction contractors as part of business, economic and community revitalization programs.

 

The City of Birmingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid.

 

Jesse Miller, PE

City Engineer

 

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Abandoned Vehicle

 

2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Auction to satisfy possessory lien (AL Code §32-13-3) on 05/21/26 at 9:00 AM.

Contact: Anthony Hicks 205-780-7030 (10a-4p)

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Jefferson State Community College

2601 Carson Rd. George Wallace Hall, Room 115 (1st floor conference room),

  Birmingham, AL 35215

UNTIL 2:00 PM Local Time, Thursday, May 7, 2026

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:

 

Merritt Building – Multi-Purpose Room and Lobby Lighting

DAVIS ARCHITECTS PROJECT #4068

ACCS PROJECT # 2025 055 JSCC

 

New lighting fixtures and lighting control systems at Merritt Building.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to be held on Thursday, April 30, at 2:00 PM Local Time at Judy Merritt Building, Conference Room 129A at the Jefferson State Community College, 4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242. Prequalification is required.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Community College System in an amount not less than five (5)

percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Requirements for Pre-qualification: All interested General Contractors shall contact the Architect at cpittman@dadot.comto to receive the criteria and the prequalification application for this project. Written prequalification procedures and criteria are available for review at the office of Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.

Pre-qualification application forms: should be emailed to cpittman@dadot.com Forms will be received until 5:00 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, 04/28/2026.

Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at:

Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233                                                                                                         

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect (Engineer) upon deposit of $ 100.00 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first 1 set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a Bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Prequalified general contractors may request printed or electronic bid documents from cpittman@dadot.com.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect (Engineer) or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect (Engineer); the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

Courtney Pittman, AIA

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM                                                                          ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

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LEGAL NOTICE

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Title 17, Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that a Gubernatorial Primary Election, with Proposed Statewide Amendments, will be held at polling places in Jefferson County, Alabama on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. A public test of voting machines will be held from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Jefferson County Operations Center located at 520 Medco Road, Birmingham, AL 35217.

 

The above primary election will be held for the following offices and amendments:

 

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

United States Senator

United States Representative-District 6

Attorney General

State Senator-Districts 15, 16

State Representative-Districts 45,48,52,54,55,57,60

Secretary of State

State Treasurer

State Auditor

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

Public Service Commission-Place 1 and 2

District Court Judge-Place 7

Jefferson County Sheriff

Jefferson County Commission-Districts 1 and 3

Assistant Tax Collector-Bessemer Division

State Democratic Executive Committee-Female/Districts-15,52,54,55,56,57,58,59,60

State Democratic Executive Committee-Male/Districts14,45,46,47,52,54,55,56,57,59

State Republican Executive Committee-District 3/ Places 1,4,5,6  District 4/Places 1,2,6  District 5/Places 1,2,8

Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee-Female/Districts 1,2,3- Male/Districts 1,2

Proposed Statewide Amendment 1and 2

 

 

 

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard

Judge of Probate

Chief Election Official, Jefferson County

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

Deandre Smith, whose whereabouts are unknown must answer Custody Documents in reference to his son Lyam Smith. Several attempts have been made to serve documents to his listed and last known address with negative results. This is an attempt and acknowledgement that he is notified of intended action that Michael and Siblylle Spears will obtain custody of Lyam Smith. A judgment by default may be rendered in Case Number Dr-25-531 Madison County Circuit Court, Huntsville AL

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ADVERTISMENT FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS FROM PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS

PRE-QUALIFICATIONS PROPOSALS will be received via mail or email, on behalf of the Owner, the Jefferson County Commission, by CCR Architecture & Interiors at 2920 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 for the below referenced project until noon Central Standard Time on Monday, May 4th  after which no further applications will be considered. The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Thursday, May 14th, 2025. Pre-qualification proposal requirements may be obtained from the Architect by request via email to bids@ccrarchitecture.com. The Owner will be prequalifying the following categories of trades: Prime General Contractors and Electrical Sub-Contractors. Each Contractor must have proven experience in their Line of Work.

Within the bounds of good faith, the Jefferson County Commission on advice from General Services retains the right to determine whether a Contractor has met pre-qualification procedures and criteria. Only General Contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to pre-qualification procedures and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project. Written pre-qualification procedures and criteria are available for review at the office of the Architect or by email listed above. All bidders must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to a Prime General Contractor, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-( e ) of the Code of Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM FLEET MANAGEMENT FACILITY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AND PERIMETER SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS

The scope of work removes and replaces exterior perimeter fencing, gates, and operators with updates to access control at the gates and building entrance points. The existing generator will be decommissioned and removed, and new generator with new disconnects and pad to be installed in a new location on the property. The project will occur in one phase and will commence once all project components are procured and ready for installation. The building facility is to remain fully operational and secure for the duration of the project.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00pm CST on Tuesday May 19th, 2026 in the Jefferson County Courthouse, Conference Room A420, Fourth Floor of the Annex Building at 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, N, Birmingham, Alabama. Because of the nature of the project, General Contractors must attend the Pre-Bid Conference. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner.

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS will be available through Alabama Graphics plan room or via Dropbox link provided upon request by the architect at bids@ccrarchitecture.com. Drawings will be available the day before the Prebid conference Monday, May 18th, 2026.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Jefferson County Commission at Room 1, General Services at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Sealed proposals will be publicly opened and read in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270 at 2:00pm CST on Thursday June 4th, 2026. No bids submitted after this time will be considered. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time for the completion of the bidding period. A bid bond, executed by a surety company duly authorized & qualified to make such a bond in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance Bond at 100% of contract price and Payment Bonds, evidence of insurance required in the bid documents, and E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding will be required at the signing of the Contract.

BIDS must be submitted on a lump-sum basis and on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. Submit 2 identical copies of the Bid on the proposal form provided without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor’s name and current Alabama License number. All bidders must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. Bids that do not bear the General Contractor’s current license number will be returned without being opened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

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SECTION – 002115 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREQUALICIATION ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

 

Pre-qualification submittals were received by the architect SSOE, Inc., at 2204 Lakeshore Dr #110, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Tel. Tel. 205- 323-2373) on Friday, February 6, 2026 before 10:00AM by Andrea Simpson, Project Manager (asimpson@ssoe.com), after which time no further requests will be considered. One (1) paper copy, one (1) pdf on a flash drive, and (1) one pdf by email were required for pre-qualification approval. Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead or email request to adinca@ssoe.com..

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE ROOF TERRACE RESTORATION

 

  1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:

The project will be done in a single phase. The scope of work is a multi-faceted project that encompasses the demolition, excavation and installation of new waterproofing on the lower level of the courthouse (located below the roof terrace-Linn Park side); the full renovation of the roof terrace, planters, and planting beds; the renovation of existing planters at the courthouse annex Linn Park side entry and outdoor lounges on the existing courthouse roof level; the full renovation of the Richard Arrington (Main Courthouse Entry) stairs, terrace and superstructure; demolition and renovation of the courthouse wings below grade waterproofing on the Richard Arrington side of the courthouse. The location of the project is the Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203.

 

  1. PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND ROOFING CONTRACTOR BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

General Contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. The General Contractor shall include a copy of their Alabama Contractors license in their pre-qualification submittal. Each contractor must have a minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in their line of work. Only General Contractor’s who have completed the pre-qualification process and have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective bidder has been notified of the results of the pre-qualification on Friday, April 10, 2026.

 

  1. BIDS:

The Jefferson County Commission will receive sealed Proposals for the project until 2:00 PM Local Time on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room 1, General Services, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, after which time they will be opened in the Commission Chamber, Second Floor, Room 270.

No Bids will be accepted after the time stated for the receipt of Bids. This requirement will not be waived. The clock in the County Commission Chamber will be used to determine the correct time as determined by the Director of General Services, or his designated representative. At the time stated above, the Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud.

All Bids must be on a lump-sum basis. Submit two (2) identical copies of the Bid on the Proposal Form provided without changes, in a sealed envelope bearing the Contractor’s name, and current Alabama license number. Bids that do not bear the General Contractor’s current license number will be returned without being opened.

Construction Contracts shall be awarded only to a Prime General Contractor, licensed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama. Construction Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall be awarded only to Contractors licensed as required by the 1978 Code of Alabama, Title 34, Chapter 8 as amended. Bidders must be “responsible” in accordance with criteria in the Bid Documents and as stipulated by Title 39-2-3-(e) of the Code of Alabama

A Bid Bond, executed by a Surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, payable to Jefferson County in the amount of 5% of the Bid, but not more than $10,000, must accompany the Bidder’s Proposal. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price, will be required when the Contract is presented by the Contractor to the Owner.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00PM Local Time on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the Jefferson County Courthouse Annex, Conference Room A420, Because of the nature of this project, General Contractors who have been pre-approved must attend the Pre-Bid Conference. If the number of bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, the Bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner.

Bid Documents (Drawings and Project Manual) will be open to public examination after 12:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the office of SSOE, Inc., at 2204 Lakeshore Dr #110, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Tel. Tel. 205- 323-2373).

Bid Documents will be provided electronically on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to pre-approved General Contractors and these plan rooms: Construct Connect, Birmingham Construction Industry Authority; Construction Journal, and CMD Group. Bids will only be accepted from pre-approved General Contractor bidders who have confirmed receipt of electronic documents to the Architect. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of ninety (90) days.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to waive formalities and technicalities, and to proceed in its’ own best interests.

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Jefferson State Community College

2601 Carson Rd. George Wallace Hall, Room 115 (1st floor conference room),

  Birmingham, AL 35215

UNTIL 2:00 PM Local Time, Thursday, May 14, 2026

The original Bid Opening scheduled for May 12, 2026, and mandatory Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for April 30, 2026, have been CANCELED.

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:

 

Optic Fiber Upgrades Jefferson Campus

DAVIS ARCHITECTS PROJECT #4089

ACCS PROJECT # 2025 024 JSCC

 

Fiber optic conduit and cabling at Jefferson campus.

 

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to be held on Thursday, May 7, at 3:00 PM Local Time at Jefferson State Community College, 2601 Carson Rd. George Wallace Hall, Room 115 (1st floor conference room) Birmingham, AL 35215. Prequalification is required.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Community College System in an amount not less than five (5)

percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Requirements for Pre-qualification: All interested General Contractors shall contact the Architect at cpittman@dadot.comto to receive the criteria and the prequalification application for this project. Written prequalification procedures and criteria are available for review at the office of Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.

Pre-qualification application forms: should be emailed to cpittman@dadot.com Forms will be received until 5:00 p.m. CDT, Monday, 05/04/2026.

Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at:

Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233                                                                                                         

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect (Engineer) upon deposit of $ 100.00 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first 1 set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a Bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Prequalified general contractors may request printed or electronic bid documents from cpittman@dadot.com.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect (Engineer) or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect (Engineer); the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

Courtney Pittman, AIA

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM                                                                          ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

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